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Ipswich (/ ˈɪpswɪtʃ / ⓘ) is a port town and borough in Suffolk, England. It is the county town, and largest in Suffolk, followed by Lowestoft and Bury St Edmunds, [4][5] and the second-largest population centre in East of England, Norwich being the largest. It is 80 miles (130 km) northeast of London and in 2011 had a population of 144,957.
Sep 26, 2024 · Ipswich is a North Sea port town and borough (district) in the administrative and historic county of Suffolk, England. It is located at the head of the Orwell estuary, in the southeastern part of the county.
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- EXPLORE IPSWICH ON FOOT.
- SAIL DOWN THE RIVER ORWELL AND SAVOUR THE VIEWS.
- EXPLORE THE ARTWORKS AT CHRISTCHURCH MANSION.
- TAKE A STROLL IN ONE OF THE TOWN’S GLORIOUS PARKS. Ipswich has some lovely parks both within the town itself and on the outskirts. They are sanctuaries for wildlife and perfect for taking a stroll along their miles of footpaths and around their pretty lakes.
Set beside the River Orwell, this is England’s oldest continuously settled Anglo-Saxon town. Historic buildings include twelve medieval churches, the Unitarian Meeting House, Wolsey’s Gate and the Ancient House, with its fine pargetting. Tudor Christchurch Mansion boasts the best collection of Constable and Gainsborough works outside London.
Just a one hour train from London, Ipswich is the perfect place to stay and explore the rest of our beautiful county – wander the shores of the Suffolk coast, explore the Shotley Peninsula or take a day trip to Bury St Edmunds or one of the charming Wool Towns.
Ipswich is the county town of Suffolk. The Ipswich Waterfront was once known as the largest and most important dock in the kingdom. Mostly recognised for its football club, it has had new developments such as the Waterfront entertainment district, the University Campus Suffolk and new shopping developments.
